"On the interior, one of our designers described it best by simply saying that there's nothing fuzzy about it," stated Creed. That can especially be said about the vehicle's textured vinyl flooring. The four seat's exo-skeletal design mirrors the dash, with the addition of four-point built in safety belts similar to racing harnesses.
The Avenger continues its form and functionality symbiosis at its rear position, where a return to hatchback practicality is a pleasant surprise. Flat folding rear seatbacks are expected but the lift gate's integrated "boom box" wasn't.
Of course the entire concept wasn't exactly expected. Sure crossover's are currently all the rage but Dodge's unique angle on the subject shows a lot of promise. The basic design, lowered and smoothed out somewhat is said to be a good indication of the next generation Stratus sedan, currently not sold in Canada.
If built, will it come north of the border? That may depend on just how many Dodge SX 2.0's leave Canadian showrooms this year, the model that has recently shown us Dodge is getting serious about having cars join its trucks in this country. Speaking as an enthusiast, here's hoping.
Specifications:
- Body Type: 4-door with hatch
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Engine(est): 255 hp, 257 lb-ft, 3.5-L 24-valve, SOHC V6
- Transmission (est): 4-spd auto with manual mode
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS with EBD
- Seating Capacity: 4
- Fuel Economy (est city/hwy): 12.6 / 8.0 L/100 km (22 - 35 mpg)
- Web Site: www.daimlerchrysler.ca
